Jurors in the embezzlement trial of Pedro Espada told the judge they'd reached an impasse on Wednesday, but were told to keep deliberating. [NYT/ City Room]

The second ballot fraud trial of Troy City Councilman Michael Loporto is on hold until July so LoPorto's lawyer can have more prep time.
Meanwhile a key witness in the original trial, former Working Families Party Employee Sara couch, wants to add some words to her testimony which could change the meaning of her statements.[TU] [Record]

The day after DA candidate Lee Kindlon announced he'd walked into the Albany County Jail many times without signing in, security measures were stepped up at the facility, but Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple those measures were planned and the timing is just coincidental. [TU]

Surprise --a 30 year old Albany man who grew marijuana, then contacted News10 to come and interview him, admitting to them that he grew marijuana -- is facing up to 2 1/2 years in prison for, yep, growing marijuana. [TU]

A Ticonderoga teen is in critical condition after the car she was a passenger in crossed the center line, careened into a ditch, hit several trees and turned over just after midnight on Wednesday. [ TU]

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When I used to bus-commute in another city, there was a similar smart card system and it was AWESOME. On/Off time was significantly decreased, so buses were even a little more timely. I hope this pilot goes smoothly because the faster this gets implemented, the better for bus riders. This is good news!